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I thought there were 3x 37's converted at Laira in the 80's that looked this way (?)- IIRC they were all 0's - I'll have a look when I get home.

Yep it was ex Barton Hill resident 377. I saw a piccy of the severed cab on WNXX on a wagon. A great pity that as I don't think there was much wrong with 377. Is 077 still with us?

37692 in worse condition at Margam: 37 677 at Booths:

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Just a thought: If the locos have AC traction motors and haven't been tested on UK metals under power (mainline running not in yards) shouldn't they undergo testing to check if the electrics don't mess with track circuits and signalling systems first- (as the 92's did)? Who the hell really cares what colour they are, or whether they are ugly or the lights are funny shapes? As long as they are hard working, have a good non failure record and are good for the crews working them should we really worry? (and hopefully they are better build quality and don't feature such interseting delights that a 66 has of when in no.2 end with both fans in hot air is blown forwards into the cab!!) Too much hot air and frothage!

I think I like em - at least they are not a 66! ( I will see who is the first of my mates to multi one up to a shed though) Hopefully they will be a success and will pave the way forward for GE in Europe.

I hear that locos are due at depots in the small hours of tonight/tomorrow morning.

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